Michael Russell vs Ryan Harrison — Houston Quarter-final
Houston · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 9 April 2012 ·
clay
Russell M.6-1 5-7 6-3
Harrison R.
Russell M.
6562
Harrison R.
1731
Michael Russell defeated Ryan Harrison 6-1 5-7 6-3 in the Houston quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ryan Harrison came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Michael Russell claimed a first win over Ryan Harrison in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Russell came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 5–7 6–3.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-23 | Acapulco | Q2 | hard | Ryan Harrison | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2013-06-16 | Eastbourne | QF | grass | Ryan Harrison | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2011-07-25 | Los Angeles | R16 | hard | Ryan Harrison | 6-3 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
59%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
66%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
51%
Service points won·Even
60%
64%
Return points won·Even
38%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
54%
64%
Aces / match·Dominant
2.5
7.3
Double faults / match·Even
3.0
3.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (84 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Slight edge
25
31
Break points saved·Dominant
37
89
Break points won·Clear edge
38
21
Deciding sets·Slight edge
65
54
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
34
12
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-slowfavours grinders
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